What is the cheapest way to get from Maine to Salem?

The cheapest way to get from Maine to Salem is to drive which costs $15 - $23 and takes 1h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Maine to Salem?

The fastest way to get from Maine to Salem is to drive which takes 1h 31m and costs $15 - $23.

Is there a direct bus between Maine and Salem?

No, there is no direct bus from Maine to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland Public Library and arriving at Salem, NH-exit 2 via Portland, ME and Boston South Buses. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Maine and Salem?

No, there is no direct train from Maine to Salem. However, there are services departing from Portland and arriving at Haverhill Amtrak via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 3h 12m.

How far is it from Maine to Salem?

The distance between Maine and Salem is 92 miles. The road distance is 85.8 miles.

How do I travel from Maine to Salem without a car?

The best way to get from Maine to Salem without a car is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $70 - $120.

How long does it take to get from Maine to Salem?

It takes approximately 3h 12m to get from Maine to Salem, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Maine to Salem bus from?

Maine to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, depart from Portland, ME station.

Where do I catch the Maine to Salem train from?

Maine to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, depart from Portland station.

Train or bus from Maine to Salem?

The best way to get from Maine to Salem is to train which takes 3h 12m and costs $70 - $120. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $55 - $95 and takes 4h 35m.

Where does the Maine to Salem bus arrive?

Maine to Salem bus services, operated by Concord Coach Lines, arrive at Boston, MA - South Station.

Where does the Maine to Salem train arrive?

Maine to Salem train services, operated by Amtrak, arrive at Haverhill Amtrak station.

Can I drive from Maine to Salem?

Yes, the driving distance between Maine to Salem is 86 miles. It takes approximately 1h 31m to drive from Maine to Salem.

Where can I stay near Salem?

There are 56+ hotels available in Salem.

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There are 3 ways to get from Maine to Salem by train (Amtrak), bus (Amtrak), or car

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Train (Amtrak)
best
1. Take the train from Portland to Haverhill Amtraktrain Downeaster
3h 12m
$73–114
Drive 85.3 mi
cheapest
1. Drive from Portland to Salemcar 85.3 mi
1h 31m
$16–23
Bus
1. Take the bus from Portland, ME to Boston, MA - South Stationbus Portland / ...
2. Take the bus from Boston South Buses to Salem, NH-exit 2bus I-93 Northbound
4h 35m
$55–91

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Distance: 91.5 mi
Duration: 3h 12m

What companies run services between Maine, USA and Salem, NH, USA?

Amtrak operates a train from Portland to Haverhill Amtrak every 4 hours. Tickets cost $26–55 and the journey takes 1h 42m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Portland Public Library to Salem via Portland, ME, Boston, MA - South Station, Boston South Buses, and Salem, NH-exit 2 in around 4h 35m.

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